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LODGE Act
11/9/2024, 1:58 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1314
Specifically, the LODGE Act would establish a grant program that would allocate funds to local law enforcement agencies for a variety of purposes, including hiring additional officers, purchasing new equipment, and implementing community policing initiatives. The bill also includes provisions for training programs and technical assistance to help law enforcement agencies better serve their communities.
Supporters of the LODGE Act argue that it is necessary to provide additional resources to local law enforcement agencies in order to address rising crime rates and ensure the safety of all Americans. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential for misuse of funds and the impact of increased police presence on communities of color. Overall, the LODGE Act represents a significant effort to support and strengthen local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to protect and serve their communities. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate remains uncertain.
Congressional Summary of HR 1314
Lodging Options Developed for Government Employees Act or the LODGE Act
This bill expands the authority of the Department of the Interior to enter into agreements with housing entities to provide rental housing for employees.
The bill allows Interior to enter agreements with other federal agencies, state or local governments, tribal governments, or other public or private organizations to develop, construct, rehabilitate, or manage housing for rent to field employees and members of the public
- on public lands, including National Park System units;
- off public lands in the vicinity of system units; or
- on a combination of such lands.
Interior may allow field employees and members of the public to occupy and lease project quarters.
Field employees and members of the public shall be prohibited from subleasing housing established pursuant to this bill.
To the maximum extent practicable, priority for occupancy in project quarters shall be given to field employees.
Interior may allow partners in agreements to collect rents directly from housing occupants.
Interior, upon the expiration of a term of ownership, may renew the housing partnership agreement for terms not to exceed 10 years or may take other specified actions.
The bill modifies the lease-to-build program to allow Interior to lease federal land and interests in land to qualified persons for the construction of field employee quarters for any period not to exceed 60 years (under current law not to exceed 50 years).
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Current Status of Bill HR 1314
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1314
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1314
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1314
Comments
Damien McCall
1 year ago
I can't believe this bill is passing, it's gonna mess everything up for us. I don't even know what it's about, but it sounds bad. I hope it doesn't affect me too much.
Thiago Strauss
1 year ago
This bill is bad for me. It make it harder for me to get my medicine. It say I have to pay more money for it. I don't like it. It not fair. Why they do this to me? This bill is not good. It hurt me. I don't want it. It make me sad. The big picture is this bill is not good for me.
Maisy Pearson
1 year ago
I am extremely concerned about this bill. It seems like it will have a negative impact on many people, including myself. I urge everyone to do their research and understand the implications of it. Did you know that this bill includes provisions that could potentially limit access to healthcare for certain individuals?
